She's renowned for her ability to shift gear into high octane glam when the occasion calls for it, and Keira Knightley didn't disappoint when she turned up to collect her latest honour.
The Richmond-born actress was the epitome of elegance in a figure-hugging slubbed silk sheath as she picked up the UK Personality of the Year award – chosen by Hollywood bible Variety - at the British Independent Film Awards in Hammersmith Palais.
"There's no brighter star in the world today than actress Keira Knightley, who's gone in a few short years from breakout success in Bend It Like Beckham to blockbuster hits like King Arthur, Pirates Of The Caribbean and Love Actually," said Variety's executive editor when the award was announced.
"This year Knightley has demonstrated an impressive range, getting gritty in Domino, dark in The Jacket and solidifying her leading lady status in the critically-acclaimed Pride And Prejudice."
Fellow thesps on hand to see the 20-year-old pick up her gong included flame-haired Band Of Brothers hunk Damien Lewis, his girlfriend Helen McCrory, and Joely Richardson.
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